Segun Adeyemi
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(He/Him)
As seen in:
Business Insider,
Legit.ng,
Business Insider Africa,
MSN South Africa,
Nairaland Forum,
The Punch,
Pulse Nigeria,
AllAfrica,
The Nation (Nigeria),
EIN News,
Sahara Reporters,
Pulse Ghana
and
Covers:
Geo-politics, Business and Current Affairs
Doesn't Cover:
Sports and Entertainment
Interview
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes, a very long time ago.
How is social media changing news?
I think because of the speed in reception.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Lois Lane in Superman.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
Non that I remember at present.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Via email.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Fotojet, cutoutpro, and turboscribe.
Who do you wish followed you?
Charlamagne tha God, ex-President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria and Barack Obama.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Yes, I was the editor of my high school newspaper.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Stay true to your craft, have a mastery of it, and things will come good for you.
When's the best time to pitch you?
In the morning.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
None at present.
What's your favorite drink?
Red sweet wine.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Resting my head for a quick nap.
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
Create a Muck Rack profile.